The Striking Price

Awaiting a "Spike-Peak Buy Signal"

A simple indicator can tell when it's safe to jump back into the stock market.

Puts and calls are very versatile. Strategically, they can be used for leveraged speculation by some, while providing protection, income, or both, to others. Their prices and volume also can produce information advantageous for an investor or trader, even if that person doesn't actually buy or sell options.

Contrary indicators monitor the activities of the masses. When most of the horde...